Flag bearer Mark Grimmette of the United States leads his team through the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

Flag bearer Mark Grimmette of the United States leads his team through the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

Photo: Getty Images

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2008 Summer Olympics: Beijing

(Clockwise from top) Jason Kidd, Mark Lopez and Jean Lopez of the United States Olympic team enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. less

(Clockwise from top) Jason Kidd, Mark Lopez and Jean Lopez of the United States Olympic team enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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2006 Winter Olympics: Turin

Michelle Kwan, right, and Vonetta Flowers, center, arrive with the United States team during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006.

Michelle Kwan, right, and Vonetta Flowers, center, arrive with the United States team during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006.

Photo: JULIE JACOBSON, AP

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2004 Summer Olympics: Athens

Members of the United States delegation, including WNBA basketball player Dawn Staley as the flagbearer, enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Friday, Aug. 13, 2004.

Members of the United States delegation, including WNBA basketball player Dawn Staley as the flagbearer, enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Friday, Aug. 13, 2004.

Photo: ERIC RISBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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2002 Winter Olympics: Salt Lake City

USA's figure skater Michelle Kwan, center, joins her teammates as they enter the Rice-Eccles Olympic stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.

USA's figure skater Michelle Kwan, center, joins her teammates as they enter the Rice-Eccles Olympic stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.

Photo: DOUG MILLS, AP

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2000 Summer Olympics: Sydney

American sprinter and 100 meter world record holder Maurice Greene jokes around during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Sept. 15, 2000.

American sprinter and 100 meter world record holder Maurice Greene jokes around during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Sept. 15, 2000.

Photo: RYAN REMIORZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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1998 Winter Olympics: Nagano

The United States team, led by flagbearer Eric Flaim, enters the stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at the Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998.

The United States team, led by flagbearer Eric Flaim, enters the stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at the Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998.

Photo: ED REINKE, AP

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1996 Summer Olympics: Atlanta

Members of the United States Olympic delegation wave as they march in the Parade of Nations at Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta Friday July 19,1996.

Members of the United States Olympic delegation wave as they march in the Parade of Nations at Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta Friday July 19,1996.

Photo: MICHEL LIPCHITZ, AP

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1994 Winter Olympics: Lillehammer

U.S. athletes wave flags as they enter the Lysgardsbakkene ski arena in Lillehammer, Feb. 27, 1994 during the closing ceremony of the XVII Olympic Winter Games.

U.S. athletes wave flags as they enter the Lysgardsbakkene ski arena in Lillehammer, Feb. 27, 1994 during the closing ceremony of the XVII Olympic Winter Games.

Photo: Eric Draper, AP

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1992 Summer Olympics: Barcelona

Basketball player Magic Johnson waves to fellow members of the United States Olympic team during the opening ceremony in Barcelona, Spain on July 25, 1992.

Basketball player Magic Johnson waves to fellow members of the United States Olympic team during the opening ceremony in Barcelona, Spain on July 25, 1992.

Photo: Rusty Kennedy, AP

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1992 Winter Olympics: Albertville

Unidentified members of the United States Winter Olympics team wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony of the XVI Winter Olympic Games, Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992 in Albertville, France.

Unidentified members of the United States Winter Olympics team wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony of the XVI Winter Olympic Games, Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992 in Albertville, France.

Photo: John Gaps, AP

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1988 Summer Olympics: Seoul

Members of the U.S. Olympic team carry the American flag as they run into the Olympic stadium of Seoul for the closing ceremony of the XXIV Olympiad Sunday night, Oct. 2, 1988.

Members of the U.S. Olympic team carry the American flag as they run into the Olympic stadium of Seoul for the closing ceremony of the XXIV Olympiad Sunday night, Oct. 2, 1988.

Photo: LIONEL CIRONNEAU, AP

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1988 Winter Olympics: Calgary

Jill Trenary of Colorado Springs, Colo., is carried on the shoulders of her teammates as the American Winter Olympic team walks into Calgary's McMahon Stadium for the closing ceremony at night on Sunday, Feb. 28, 1988. less

Jill Trenary of Colorado Springs, Colo., is carried on the shoulders of her teammates as the American Winter Olympic team walks into Calgary's McMahon Stadium for the closing ceremony at night on Sunday, Feb. ... more

Photo: Anonymous, AP

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1984 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles

Members of the 573-member U.S. Olympic delegation wave American flags as they respond to the 90,000-plus audience attending the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, July 28, 1984. less

Members of the 573-member U.S. Olympic delegation wave American flags as they respond to the 90,000-plus audience attending the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, ... more

Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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1984 Winter Olympics: Sarajevo

Members of the U.S. Olympic team wave to audience as they march in opening ceremony at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo, on Feb. 8, 1984 for the XIV winter Olympic Games. Frank Masley of Newark carries the flag. Placard marked sad is the Yugoslav designation for USA. less

Members of the U.S. Olympic team wave to audience as they march in opening ceremony at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo, on Feb. 8, 1984 for the XIV winter Olympic Games. Frank Masley of Newark carries the flag. ... more

Officials and athletes on the United States Olympic team wave to spectators as they march during the opening of the Games of the XXI Olympiad held in Montreal, July 17, 1976.

Officials and athletes on the United States Olympic team wave to spectators as they march during the opening of the Games of the XXI Olympiad held in Montreal, July 17, 1976.

Photo: AP

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1976 Winter Olympics: Innsbruck

Alpine skier Cindy Nelson, of Lutsen, Mn., is the flag-bearer for the United States team marching inside the Bergisel stadium in the opening ceremony of the 12th Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 4, 1976 in Innsbruck. less

Alpine skier Cindy Nelson, of Lutsen, Mn., is the flag-bearer for the United States team marching inside the Bergisel stadium in the opening ceremony of the 12th Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 4, 1976 in ... more

Photo: Anonymous, AP

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1972 Summer Olympics: Munich

Pictured here is a view of the opening ceremonies of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, Aug. 26, 1972.

Pictured here is a view of the opening ceremonies of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, Aug. 26, 1972.

Photo: AP

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1972 Winter Olympics: Sapporo

The team of the United State of America for the Winter Olympic Games march into the arena of the Makomanai Stadium at start of the colorful opening ceremonies, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan.

The team of the United State of America for the Winter Olympic Games march into the arena of the Makomanai Stadium at start of the colorful opening ceremonies, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan.

Photo: Anonymous, AP

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1968 Winter Olympics: Grenoble

U.S. figure skaters from left to right are: Tina Noyes, Janet Lynn Nowicki and Peggy Fleming in Grenoble, France on Jan. 31, 1968.

U.S. figure skaters from left to right are: Tina Noyes, Janet Lynn Nowicki and Peggy Fleming in Grenoble, France on Jan. 31, 1968.

Photo: Anonymous, AP

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1964 Summer Olympics: Tokyo

Pictured here is the US team entering the Tokyo Stadium at the opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 10, 1964.

Pictured here is the US team entering the Tokyo Stadium at the opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 10, 1964.

Photo: AP

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1960 Summer Olympics: Rome

Triple handshake between the three winners of the men's 400-meter hurdles race of the Rome Summer Olympics stand on the podium September 5, 1960 for the medal ceremony at the Olympic Stadium. They are: Glenn Davis; center, winning gold medal; Clifton Cushman, Ill., left, winner of silver medal; and Richard Howard, right, who won the bronze medal. less

Triple handshake between the three winners of the men's 400-meter hurdles race of the Rome Summer Olympics stand on the podium September 5, 1960 for the medal ceremony at the Olympic Stadium. They are: Glenn ... more

Photo: Anonymous, AP

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1960 Summer Olympics: Rome

U.S. Flag bearer Rafer Johnson, from Kingsburt, Calif, carrying the United States flag as he leads Stars and Stripes the U.S. Olympic team out of the Olympic Village, to march to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Rome Summer Olympics, August 25, 1960. Rafer Johnson, world record holder in the Decathlon, and now a member of the U.S. track and field Olympic team, was the first black ever to be named to carry the American flag. less

U.S. Flag bearer Rafer Johnson, from Kingsburt, Calif, carrying the United States flag as he leads Stars and Stripes the U.S. Olympic team out of the Olympic Village, to march to the Olympic Stadium for the ... more

Members of the United States Olympic team hold their hats over their hearts as they pay tribute to Finland's President Juho K. Passikivi, during their march into Olympic Stadium, in Helsinki, Finland July 21, 1952. less

Members of the United States Olympic team hold their hats over their hearts as they pay tribute to Finland's President Juho K. Passikivi, during their march into Olympic Stadium, in Helsinki, Finland July 21, ... more

Photo: AP

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1952 Winter Olympics: Oslo

Jim Bickford, bobsledder, carries flag as he leads the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in parade, Feb. 15, 1952 during opening ceremonies for the 1952 games at Oslo, Norway.

Jim Bickford, bobsledder, carries flag as he leads the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in parade, Feb. 15, 1952 during opening ceremonies for the 1952 games at Oslo, Norway.

Photo: AP

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1948 Summer Olympics: London

Ralph Craig, who won the 100- and 200-meter dashes in the 1912 Olympic games in Stockholm, and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Yachting team in the 1948 games, carries the American flag in the parade of the nations at the opening of the Olympic games in London's Wembley Stadium. Athletes bought their own uniforms, and some their own food. They stayed in private homes, schools and military barracks. If eggs appeared on the training menu, it was a cause for celebration. When London hosted the Olympics in 1948, organizers did it on the cheap, and they made no apologies about it. less

Ralph Craig, who won the 100- and 200-meter dashes in the 1912 Olympic games in Stockholm, and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Yachting team in the 1948 games, carries the American flag in the parade of the ... more

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1936 Summer Olympics: Berlin

America won the men's Olympic Games 4 x 100 metres relay, in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 9, 1936, in a new World record time of 39.8 seconds. The team from left to right; Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper and Frank Wykoff. less

America won the men's Olympic Games 4 x 100 metres relay, in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 9, 1936, in a new World record time of 39.8 seconds. The team from left to right; Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper and ... more

Photo: AP

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1936 Summer Olympics: Berlin

Photographed is the Womens Swimming Team as they sailed July 15, 1936 on the Manhattan for Berlin and the Olympic Games. Left to right are; Edith Mobridge, Eleanor Holm Jarrett, Katherine Rawls, Dorothy Poynton Hill, Lenore Kight Wingard. less

Photographed is the Womens Swimming Team as they sailed July 15, 1936 on the Manhattan for Berlin and the Olympic Games. Left to right are; Edith Mobridge, Eleanor Holm Jarrett, Katherine Rawls, Dorothy Poynton ... more

The 400 meter relay swimming event was won by the USA, August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles, Calif.. Left to right are; Josephine McKim, Helen Johns, Eleanor Garrati Saville, and Helene Madison. The time was four minutes and 38 seconds. less

The 400 meter relay swimming event was won by the USA, August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles, Calif.. Left to right are; Josephine McKim, Helen Johns, Eleanor Garrati Saville, and Helene Madison. The time was four ... more

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1928 Summer Olympics: Amsterdam

This group of United States Olympic team members were happy to be home again when they arrived on the Pres. Roosevelt, August 22, 1928 in New York, or at least they appeared to be. They are shown as they appeared at a reception for the athletes at the McAipin hotel after their arrival. From left to right: Katharine Maguire and Dolores Boeck of St. Louis; Johnny Weissmuller, champion swimmer and Elizabeth Robinson, 17 year old sprint champion, both of Chicago. less

This group of United States Olympic team members were happy to be home again when they arrived on the Pres. Roosevelt, August 22, 1928 in New York, or at least they appeared to be. They are shown as they ... more

Photo: AP

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1920 Summer Olympics: Antwerp

Olympics held at the Antwerp Stadium, showing the US contingent leading all the athletes in the procession around the field on August 26, 1920, after which they proceeded to lead all competition in the athletic events. less

Olympics held at the Antwerp Stadium, showing the US contingent leading all the athletes in the procession around the field on August 26, 1920, after which they proceeded to lead all competition in the athletic ... more

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U.S. Olympic uniforms through the years: good, bad and downright silly

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In the meantime, the team might consider hanging out on the broad lawn of a fancy estate for a garden party.

These outfits scream: "Sorry, no time to talk, Ducky. I'm due at the chukker. The yacht got in late."

White pants, blaze and white shoes.

The people at Ralph Lauren, in announcing the outfit modeled on "The Today Show" described it this way:

"Drawing on the spirit and history of the Olympic Games and a tradition of refined American style, Ralph Lauren's 2012 Team USA Opening Ceremony Uniforms feature classic silhouettes in a timeless palette of navy and white with pops of red. U.S. Olympians Heather Mitts (soccer) and Tim Morehouse (fencing) revealed the men's and women's Opening Ceremony parade uniforms on the Today Show Tuesday morning.

"Mitts was dressed in the women's crisp white blouse with a fitted navy blazer that features the official U.S. Olympic Team patch and embroidered Big Pony logo at the chest and a chic cotton scarf with signature red, white and navy stripes, paired with a breezy knee-length cream skirt. Morehouse debuted the men's parade uniform, which is highlighted with a club-collar sport shirt made of luxe white cotton fitted with a red and navy necktie under a sharply tailored double-breasted blazer with peak lapels. The blazers feature the official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team patch and embroidered Big Pony logo at the chest and are paired with cuffed cream flat-front trousers."

Wow. And I thought it was just something to wear. And yes, let's not forget the Big Pony.

At "Fox & Friends" they couldn't forget that the team will be wearing a beret.

I mean, that's French. Sure, the French were our first ally in the revolution and there is that statue in New York the country gave us. But still, the Fox friends nearly choked on their freedom fries as some French theme music played in the background.

(A video of the segment is above.)

Gretchen Carlson wondered whether beret-wearing will be a trend and we'll have to pronounce the hat "the French way." She's from Minnesota, where local boulevardiers apparently wear "bare-its."

Steve Doocy suggested a baseball cap or cowboy hat or maybe no hat at all.

Media Matters for America, which spends its time battling Fox and other conservative media, noted that Doocy allowed later on that American soldiers wear berets, too.

Still, he has a point. These aren't the Winter Olympics. And a beret doesn't exactly keep the sun off your face.

Check out what our hardy men and women have worn in past games.

Meanwhile, if you, too, wish to dress like an upper-class twit, the outfits are for sale.